Corr FORESTBANK COMMUNITY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Iscottlsh Charlty Number SCO 170 13) ANIYUAL ACCOUNTS 2025.26 Appendix 1 - Trustees, Annua5 Report Appendix 2 - Receipts and Payments Account including Statement of Balances and Notes to the Accounts Appendix 3 - Independent Examinerfs report
APPENDIX 1 oscr,- Period start dale Month Year 2025 Period end dale Month Year 03 2026 01 To 31 Office of Ihe Scottish Charity R¢gulator Reference and admlnistratlon detalls Charity namè Other names charity is known by R¢glster•d Charity number Charity's principal address Forestbank Community Education Association SC017013 Forestbank Community Education Centre Forestbank Ladywell Livingston Post¢ode EH54 6DX Nafnes of the charlty trustees on datè of approval of Trustoes, Annual Report Yru•t•• name not for wh• lor l)ody) entltlgd to ¥PP91nttrusioft (If any) Members Membors Fiona Lindsay Ch8irperson Lorraine Goodman VKe Chairpèr5Cffl Secretary Treasurer Caroline Nicol Members Janie Marshall Mambars Alison Cameron Members Mary Benson Ann Lee Members Members Liz Howley Members 10 11 12 14 16
APPENDIX 1 Reference and administration details Names of all other charlty trustees during the perlod. If any, {for example. those who resignod part way through the financial pariodl Structure. governance and management Typa of govornlng document The Charity is a charitable Unincorporaled Association and the purpose and administration arrangements a sel out in our con51ilulion. Trustet recruitmont and appolntmtnt All the Assc¢Lalion's Twstges are apPnted or re-appointed al the Annual Genera Meeting. Ex offKso members are appointed lo the committee from Wesl Lothian Council and include Ihe k)calty elected members and rgpresgnlalives ol West Lolhian Council Customer and Commun¢ty Services. Objectlves and actlvities Charltablo purpos08 Thè purFh)se of Iho charfly Is 10.. lal Advance edvulK•n ond lo pro¥i¢Je. or to aSSl81 In tho provisian ol. facililies lor or¢Jth8rleKiure limerfujpalith. ¥therv sh provislonoras$lstsrrte kn FXDViSKffl 111 in th& inieresis ol Sociol Welfare. and 1111 fftad8*ilh thtrebieciel inwDvin9 th• cOrlIK6 ofiile ol the MberS efthe C(•nMLrty in the area of ljenefft. Ibl cfroper818 Ymth the Councd and its su65015 in office In oslablishing. m8lnlaining and managing any C¢)mrnurwly Centro silit8ted In the ar88 of bewdfil which is prtrvidtrd or granl- aided by the Council In so laf il is Wdt8blished. mainlBined and m8nage¢ for Ihe attainment ol obj'ecl lal of the AsSW81ion. Summary of the main activities in rèlation to these objects The main activities for the organisalior¢ involve providing 8Gcommodalion lor community groups, developing new educational and social programme5 and providing equipment andlor financial assistan in order that the community groups can ¢Jevelop Iheir programmes. We also raise funds to meet the cost of maintaining the facility and develop our own aGlivity programmes.
APPENDIX 1 Achievements and performance Summary ot thè main achievèments of the charlty during the financial period The Centre 15 a thriving local facility wth an extensive range of activities and services, wth the programme reflecting the needs and interests of the local communtty. Our committee is committed to maintaining the fabrtc and equipment within the building. In doing so. we provide a pleasarbl and welcoming environmenl for all user groups. Considerable sums ofmoney are invested in providing community events and enhancing the activity programme. Funds are spent on building maintenance. new equipment (such as a boardroom table, chairs and kitchen equipmenll, and v8rious Licences. The main source of income 1$ hall lets and we have seen a significant incomg levels this year. Financial revlew Brief statement of the charlty'8 policy on reseTh¢8 Thè Committee considers it is prudent lo build and maintain a buffer sufficient lo provide lor renewals l upgr8de5 and to sustain the level ol service given by the Centre in the case of unforeseen emergencies. We currenlly hold cash balances lolalling £28.811, a level that the commlllee considers appropriate for the size of the building we operate and the aclivily programme offered. Detalls of any deflclt NIA Donated facilities and servlces Ilf ony) We wj1 like lo thank West Lothian Coun(il for meeting the utility costs of the cantre and providing the fadlity lo the tnjstees at no cost. Input from partner organisab.ons including Customer and Communily Services, Communrty Le8rning & Development, Adult Learning and other organisation5 across Wesl Lothian assist us in ensuring that servi¢es and activities are available for the local Community. In addib"on, the Cornmitment of the trustee8 and volunteers throughout the organisation ensure we provid6 quality services and aclivities.
APPENDIX 1 Other optional Information Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signaturg($) Full namels) Fiona Lindsay Janie Marsha Posltlon1o.g. Chairperson Chairl Tre8surer Date 1-1-2b ."a-i
APPENDIX 2 FORESTBANK COMMUNITY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Receipt5 and Pavmettts Atrount for ihe year ended 315t March 2020 TOTAL Tolal Rèceipts". 202&26 2025-26 202>24 Forgslb3r COmmtyE(r4tThp45Cc al Léts 10.1 6F8 M8mbw6hp Fe 27Q 351 351 INerqsi CommuNy Ewrts 351 1674 970 "ELDER" btrrks ToJd G 17.694 l•c4 FwJA•i & 11.884 Pyyments. Ctho B4r Cob & Pc61 37 37 EWipt 3.2n 32fd Malfflienw¢e 4.176 21) rls DunJirn 8 fyns 150 1>) AGMrut•l CommumY E¥rrt 819 C4ntr• CILs -ELOER' bgrDg9 ?Jl1 7211 J.375 SLWUS 1.35B
APPENDIX 2 FORESTBANK COMMUNITh EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Statement of Balances at 31 March 2026 LIntriCted 2025-26 R•sthcted 202&26 Totsi 202>26 Total Z024.25 R•Berw as #t 31 March 2026.. Opening balafj¢e as al 01n412025 Surrlu$llaeli¢ill for the baiqru$ 23.09S 2.9>3 2&088 4.709 27.804 1.007 28.811 20.6."15 7 16 1723 8ank and Cxh In hand.. Treasuf£fS A¢counl InsiMni Acrouni Cosh In hsTvJ 26.076 2.723 12 12 28.811 1723 voslment¥- M) Oiher Asse15'.1411 J¥8•s 8r• d•pr•ty•¢•J ai ty.> Dat• Onginal Cost 202Y28 65 23 eiiry roLJn lb 247 19 15 13 Leal 8&yAW 224 55 Ctrrtm8s iiei IJw44 Papur streedder ?G w. ulJgsesJ tatl•fth 21 T41DphDrAIi IqL Irthl 1x21 24 47 30 52 boardroorn Whilotwrds Flooring ¥nd m41r1 Fun Games Aayth• 8gO ma¢hln8 Thghes. cutlery and uk• siwds P>1y sp8aker Nolice board and 8ereen Oven aTht hobs DL%¥ MKrow3 Phone5 Shr&lder Fndgo trtiardroom iaW• chairs kitchen equipment Cull kitchen hob Jio 63 140 75 93 4Y) 961 67 ?(w) du 45 195 1370 142 atsi115-
APPENDIX 2 Lindsay Ichaitpersonj ITreaswer Nol85 to tho knout)ts l A Small nvmtr of pven15 are hÈkS lol tho hxe£¥rYW. the Ml exr•d 10 be n1 by pani¢wis. Any losses are Centre 2 Major 1tems purchased Ind&$bot[droOrn t4e1É1.3701.rJws1£6771. krtdn eqmIE86l1. krf¢tsn hob I£) and cullery1£1421 3 mntèDae costs ¥YapptV4 kilGhen Lnts If3.Wl. OIIth1£120X I£11. c4rp81 CIng 1£20DI. bli(£1361¥rj ct 4. Grafjl Irorn West L¢ihwn re Sonc41en5 W. A ty8ni Irrm distryJrsemBni or£280 6 50 recLKdBd thin Ihe incon lor'Elder bpines. Thara wsr8 rK) Iran&xtsons be&*n th8 C1•aj Ihe Trt$ C¢1j thè